G2 on 5G Podcast: Episode 233 – Huawei, Echostar, OpenRAN, and Wi-Fi 8

G2 on 5G Podcast-233: Telefonica’s Huawei Strategy, Nokia’s Subsea Deals, Wi-Fi 8 , AT&T’s Open RAN

On this week’s episode of The G2 on 5G, hosts Will Townsend and Anshel Sag discuss the following six topics:

Telefonica’s Huawei Transition Strategy
A phased regional approach to phasing out Huawei infrastructure, with Europe advancing and Brazil holding steady.
Dish’s Latest Spectrum Payment
A last-minute FCC payment keeps Dish out of default and raises questions about long-term strategy.
Nokia’s Subsea Cable Expansion
Key wins in global subsea networking boost connectivity for AI data centers and beyond.
Wi-Fi 8 Spec Update
New details on the 802.11bn standard reveal enterprise-focused enhancements and reduced latency.
OpenRAN Deployment Milestone
Live multi-vendor R-APP deployment marks progress in programmable mobile networks.
Samsung Fold7 and Flip7 Demand
Record-breaking pre-orders signal strong consumer interest in foldable devices.